Fall 2012 Class Schedule (ARC)
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 25-Dec 20
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 25-Dec 20
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 25-Dec 20
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 25-Dec 20
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 25-Dec 20
Updated: November 5, 2012
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of "C" or better, AND ENGWR 102 and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better OR ESLL 320 and ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers modern astronomical theories, utilizing history, observations, reading, and discussion. It also includes changing conceptions of the cosmos, the planets, the universe of stars and galaxies, and cosmic evolution.
MW 01:00PM-02:20PM LEC P.Afonso ARC MAIN Science 420 11105 Textbook
MW 07:30PM-08:50PM LEC D.Everitt Off Campus Natomas N103 12614 Textbook
TBA TBA LEC S.Young ARC MAIN Online 11437 Textbook
Online Orientation
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of "C" or better, AND ENGWR 102 and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better OR ESLL 320 and ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course explores the nature and evolution of the solar system. Topics include the nighttime sky, the history of astronomy, the tools of astronomy, and the origins and characteristics of planets, their satellites, and other components of the solar system. Emphasis is placed on how astronomers gain and refine their knowledge of the universe and interpret the latest results of planetary exploration.
T 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC P.Afonso Off Campus Natomas N103 19670 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of "C" or better, AND ENGWR 102 and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better OR ESLL 320 and ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course explores the nature and evolution of stars, galaxies, and the universe. Topics include the history of astronomy, the tools of astronomy, star classification, stellar evolution, neutron stars, black holes, and the Big Bang. Emphasis is placed on how astronomers gain and refine their knowledge of the universe and interpret the latest results of space exploration.
MW 04:00PM-05:20PM LEC P.Afonso ARC MAIN Tech Ed 306 18965 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of "C" or better, AND ENGWR 102 and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better OR ESLL 320 and ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course explores the possibility of life beyond the Earth. Topics include the origin and evolution of life on Earth, the formation of Earth and other planets in the solar system, the likelihood of life existing on other planets or moons within our solar system, attempts to locate life within our solar system, and attempts to communicate with intelligent life in other parts of the galaxy.
TTh 03:00PM-04:20PM LEC P.Afonso ARC MAIN Tech Ed 305 12723 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: ASTR 300, 310, or 320
General Education: CSU Area B1; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5C
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the practical use of a telescope for both visual observation and astrotopography. Topics include identifying constellations, collecting and interpreting scientific data, and the use of sky charts and handbooks to plan observation. Night field trips are required.
T 06:00PM-09:05PM LAB L.Lege ARC MAIN Tech Ed 305 11689 Textbook
Th 06:00PM-09:05PM LAB P.Afonso ARC MAIN Tech Ed 305 18964 Textbook